David Dinkins

Politician

Birthday July 10, 1927

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Trenton, NJ

DEATH DATE Nov 23, 2020 (93)

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About

First African American mayor of New York City. After leaving office in 1993, he became a Professor of Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Before Fame

He served in the Marine Corps before graduating cum laude from Howard University with a degree in mathematics.

Trivia

He signed a deal with the USTA National Tennis Center that brought the U.S. Open to New York City.

Family Life

He married Joyce Dinkins; the couple raised two children.

Associated With

He and Michael Bloomberg both held office as Mayor of New York City.